Lyons-Smith Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCorona Del Mar, California · EIN 61-6337565 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $66,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oc United Way | Irvine, CA | General Support | $111,100 |
| St Andrews Church | Newport Beach, CA | General support | $66,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Upland | Upland, CA | General support | $48,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Anaheim, CA | General support | $5,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($22,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oc United Way | Irvine, CA | General support | $200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $252,100 | 7 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $94,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $128,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642479349100214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-6337565
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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